Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Catching Fire comes out today and I couldn't be more excited that it is finally out there and we can all talk about it. Have you gotten your copy yet? If not, I may have a little contest that might interest you... (and even if you do have it, you could always give your extra copy to a friend, right?)

You will be seeing this same contest on more blogs over the next 2 weeks, so try to enter as many as you can, because you WANT to win this one!

All you have to do to enter is leave a comment telling me who you think should play Katniss, Peeta, and/or Haymitch in the upcoming Hunger Games movie. (You can cast all three, but one will suffice). If you haven't read Hunger Games yet, no worries. Just tell me why you want to read it and Catching Fire and you're in. Followers of my blog get an extra entry, so indicate if you are in a separate comment for it to count. New followers are welcome!

Finally, read the fine print:

The Catching Fire book promotion is open to participants with a United States mailing address only (international readers can enter if you have a friend in the States who can accept your prizes by mail!). Entrants under age 13 must have parent or guardian permission to enter. The Catching Fire book promotion runs from September 1 to September 15, 2009. Winners will be announced on or around September 16, 2009.

For Katniss - Physically I think Maiara Walsh could do it. Although, unsure of her acting skills.

Emma Watson or Anna Popplewell would be able to pull off both acting/looks. Anna is probably too voluptuous though. I'm thinking they (casting people) would probably be better off with someone unknown in the role though. :)

I have not read either of these books yet. But I have heard great things about Catching Fire, several great reviews in fact. This is the first I have ever heard of Hunger Games. I did a bit of research and it sounds good! I'd love to read it!

Gary Oldman for Haymitch. He can pull off crazy characters and straight-up characters (he's Sirius in Harry Potter, villain Ivan Korshunov in Air Force One, and Commissioner Gordon from The Dark Knight). So he'd be a good choice for the different sides Haymitch, I think.

I would like to see Zac Efron as Haymitch. With a little makeup and a bottle of alcohol, I think it could work. It'd be both pathetic and hilarious. (Two thumbs up for that combo!)& I want someone relatively unknown for Katniss (unless they're good and not stupid)

I think Jason Dohring would make a good Peeta. Maybe I just love Jason Dohring and love Peeta - so them being one would be AWESOME!Hmm... Katniss is a bit harder... Okay, I'm lame, but I think Kristin Bell (also from V.Mars) could pull off Katniss... can you tell I love V.Mars? :) I could watch both of them in anything! I totally would buy Jason Dohring as Peeta though!

There is going to be a movie? Did you mean hypothetically? Say there will be a real movie!

Honestly, I'd rather that Katniss and Peeta be played by unknowns so that the book is what stands out, not the actors.For Haymitch, I would love to see Gerard Butler. But I think I'd love him in the movie just because, well, he's pretty. I know. I'm a horrible person.

I have not read The Hunger Games yet but it is in my TBR stack. I have heard so many amazing things about it that I knew I had to read it. But with Catching Fire so close to release I am waiting until I have both so I can read them back to back.

Yay! I absolutely cannot wait to read this book, so I'm really excited about your giveaway. I don't even want to look at my position in the library queue.

I think a good choice for Katniss would be someone very understated but with the potential to be beautiful. I'm thinking a young Reese Witherspoon or even Kristen what's-her-face from Twilight (but pre-Twilight). Someone nearly boyish and gruff. I'm having a hard time coming up with a young equivalent now, though. I feel so old. lol

I haven't read The Hunger Games yet but I so want to! I've had it on my wishlist since it came out. I love dystopian future novels and not to mention it has a premise that sounds similar to Battle Royale which was totally awesome, so I have to read it! I can't start a series without reading the next book. So if I had the sequel it'll give that extra push to go out to the bookstore and buy it. Hehe.

I haven't read The Hunger Games yet but I do own a copy, I've been hearing lots of wonderful things about it and can't wait to read it (I promised myself to read it next:D) and from what I've heard, everyone's been dying to read Catching Fire next, so I really hope I'll be able to read it sans the wait:D I really really hope I win:)

Also waiting for a copy from the library, but having fun posting for the contests! Plus the shirt is cool. I am thinking Nathan Filion is a great choice for Haymitch, but then saw the Bill Murray suggestion and that might be even better...

Tough question, but a lot of good suggestions. I have such vivid images in my head of who these characters are, that, unfortunately, there are no actors in the world that would be MY Katniss, Haymitch, Gale, or Peeta.

Okay, I am horrible at trying to pair actors with characters so I looked around and think that Shia LeBouf from Transformers would be fantastic as Peeta like another commenter. Katniss? I could see the chick from Juno being able to do some of the athletic moves she does.

I think Kat Dennings would be an excellent actress for Katniss. She looks 17, I think she could handle the role. Plus, she's some what of a fresh face. :-)I agree with everyone about Dev Patel! Heymitch should be played by Jack Nicholson, LOL I could see him playing an alcoholic.

I'm ashamed to say I haven't read Hunger Games yet. However, lol, do you really need to ask why I want to read it? The book's premise seems awesome (I love urban fantasy), and I've seen tons of rave reviews on it. A sequel means it can only get better! (:

I haven't read Catching Fire yet, but I have seen this book popping up on a lot of blogs. Suzanne Collins must be a pretty good writer. So far, this summer (a little whine-fest here) the only books I've been able to get were books that I've won in contests. I've actually been a little lucky.I'm interested in this book, and I think this is from a series, (am I right?, or thinking of another book)The shirts look pretty cool, too.

I follow you! :)Katniss - Unknown! I love this girl I found on Deviantart! Her name's Evelyn. http://ZoeyRedbird08.deviantart.com/art/Katniss-Everdeen-3-135671346Peeta - Unknown. I haven't been able to find anyone I like yet.Haymitch - Johnny Depp definitely!

Never mind, just looked at Paul Bettany again and he could totally pull off Cinna (I know that wasn't one of the choices, but still). They would probably need to make him look a little bit younger though.

I literally just finished catching fire like 5 min ago... I accidentally stumbled across this site and read some of the choices for actors and actresses for some of the characters... Most I thought were completely ridiculous no offense and hopefully none taken... But I did agree with some like that Alex Pettyfer as Peeta... I honestly have no idea who this guy is but I looked up his pic and agreed he'd definitely make a good looking Peeta I don't no if he'd be any good but apparently he is an actor so he must be.... As for haymitch i'd probably consider that one dude from house like that one chick posted before me.... I've only seen the show a couple of times but I can tell he'd be a decent haymitch.... And lastly for katniss I'd take the advice of previous commentators and get a fresh new face like someone said before pretty but tough... Personally I would rather have some unknown faces mixed with a couple familiar during this movie because I've felt the disappointment of a book being made into a movie and not that the actors didn't do a good job just that it kinda kills it when I know all the actors so fresh faces might make this movie less of a disappointment then others I've seen...

Hmm.. Jack Black would be a hilarious Haymitch (saw that in someone else's comment) but I'm not sure that he could be serious when the occasion called for it. I'd love to see Dominic Scott Kay as Peeta, but he might be a little young. For Katniss... A fresh face! Whoever gets cast, I CANNOT WAIT for this movie!

Hi! I'm a new follower, but I love love love HGT and was immediately drawn to your blog!

PEETA: -William Moseley -Alex Pettyfer - But someone new would also be awesome!KATNISS: - Definitely someone new, and maybe someone who could be "transformed" into Katniss, because I think her personality is more important than casting her for her looks, because those can always be changed!

for Katniss, I think Willa Holland could do it if she bulked up and gained some muscule, but I really can't picture any actresses out there as Katniss. and I think Gerard butler would be a good drunk Haymitch :)